Aref El Ghotmi
About Aref El Ghotmi
Aref El Ghotmi serves as the Head of Information Management at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and has held various roles within the organization since 2001. He has extensive experience in records management and has worked in different capacities, including as Chief NHQ Records & Mail Services since 2019.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Aref El Ghotmi serves as the Head of Information Management at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) since 2018. He has held this position for six years in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. In addition to this role, he is also the Chief of NHQ Records & Mail Services, a position he has occupied since 2019. His responsibilities include overseeing information management strategies and ensuring effective records administration within the organization.
Career at Employment and Social Development Canada
Aref El Ghotmi has an extensive career at Employment and Social Development Canada, having worked in various capacities since 2001. He has served as a Senior Records Analyst and Records Administrator for 23 years. His previous roles include Store Manager from 1990 to 1994 and Assistant Store Manager from 1994 to 2000. He also worked as a Lab Operator for one year from 2000 to 2001. His diverse experience within the organization contributes to his expertise in information management.
Educational Background
Aref El Ghotmi studied at the University of Arizona, where he earned a degree in Construction Engineering and Management from 1985 to 1988. He also attended Bir Hassan Technical High School, where he completed a diploma in Land Surveying from 1980 to 1983. His educational qualifications provide a foundation for his professional roles in information management and records administration.